Creighton vs. UConn college basketball prediction, pick, odds

Creighton and UConn will have big implications for the Big East standings after this game, as they occupy third and fourth through six conference games. Creighton is close behind UConn in the standings with a 4-2 conference record. However, UConn has been playing slightly better all season and is 5-1 against the Big East. The Blue Jays will enter this game with plenty of confidence, having beaten the Huskies in seven of their last ten meetings. The teams split the season series in 2023-24, with each program posting impressive home wins. It’s time to continue our college basketball odds series with Creighton-UConn prediction and selection.

Creighton is 7-3 in their last ten games, and their losses are nothing to argue about. The Blue Jays were underdogs by double digits in two of those losses, but had a huge loss against Georgetown. The Blue Jays entered the game as 4.5 point favorites and lost by 24 points. However, they have a 13-point win as four-point underdogs against Kansas in this stretch. For the most part, Creighton has been winning games they should win and losing games people expect them to lose.

UConn is starting to catch fire. Their only problem was a two-point loss to Villanova as a one-point underdog. They won the rest of their last ten games, including some impressive wins against Gonzaga and Texas. However, it has not been easy for them to cover as significant favourites, failing to cover in four of their last six games. They had close wins over Providence, Butler and Xavier when they were 8+ point favorites.

Here’s Creighton-UConn College basketball oddscourtesy of FanDuel

College Basketball Odds: Creighton-UConn Odds

Creighton: +8 (-110)

Moneiline: +310

UConn: -8 (-110)

Moneilines: -390

Over: 147 (-110)

Under: 147 (-110)

How to watch Creighton vs. UConn

Time: Noon ET/9 AM PT

TV: FOX

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Why Creighton will cover the spread/win

Creighton may not be the hottest team, but it has performed well for bettors. The Blue Jays are 4-0-1 against the spread in their last five games and 7-2-1 in their last ten. UConn hasn’t been as successful, covering just two of its last six games.

Why UConn will cover the spread/win

UConn could run all over Creighton in this game, and the Blue Jays may not be able to do much to stop them. UConn’s offense is one of the most efficient groups in the country, ranking 17th in field goal efficiency, 48th in three-point efficiency and 17th in free throw efficiency. The problem for the Huskies is that they don’t play at their fastest pace, which limits their field goal and free throw attempts per game. However, they rank 44th with 81.9 points per game.

Then we have Creighton, who does a terrible job of limiting his opponents’ options. Creighton ranks 361st in the nation in field goal attempts allowed, averaging 67.2 per game. The problem hasn’t come back to haunt them yet, as they are in the middle in goal defence. However, if UConn gets hot offense and more chances than usual, it could be a breakthrough for them.

The final prediction and choice of Creighton-Ukon

Creighton will have trouble slowing down UConn’s offense, and we could see the same scenario as last season’s home game when the Huskies won by 14 points. Creighton plays a different game at home, but UConn could run over them in this one.

Creighton-UConn Final Prediction and Pick: UConn -8 (-110)